Honda Unveils Electric Vehicle-to-Home and Grid Technology at RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas
Honda and Acura Embrace Electric Vehicle Revolution at RE+ 2025
American Honda Motor Co. is set to unveil its vision for the electric vehicle (EV) and home energy future at RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas. The company, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., is moving beyond manufacturing vehicles to providing integrated energy services in response to shifting energy markets and growing strain on utilities due to climate-driven extremes.
Honda's plans involve turning future Honda and Acura EVs into "Virtual Power Plants," which aim to charge during off-peak hours and redistribute excess energy during peak hours. This innovative concept could help families lower their monthly energy bills and provide local utilities with a distributed network of energy storage units.
One of the key collaborations in this endeavour is with Southern California Edison (SCE). Honda has entered into a testing partnership with SCE to pilot vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems using upcoming Honda and Acura models. SCE's Chief Customer Officer expressed excitement about collaborating with Honda to help customers utilize their electric vehicles beyond transportation.
The trials aim to create protocols that allow owners to use their vehicles as emergency backup generators during power outages or as dynamic energy sources during high-demand periods. For instance, the Acura RSX Prototype, an electric SUV developed on Honda's new EV platform, will be showcased at the event, paired with a bi-directional home charging station concept.
Honda's Home Electrification program provides EV drivers with access to home chargers, rooftop solar packages, battery storage units, energy monitors, and efficient heat pump water heaters. The initiative will be supported by ChargeScape, a vehicle-grid integration platform formed as a joint venture among Honda, BMW, Ford, and Nissan.
Honda will unveil its plans for V2H and V2G integration at RE+ 2025, aiming to turn future Honda and Acura EVs into "Virtual Power Plants." Honda experts will participate in two panels at the event: "Unlocking the Value of the Vehicle-to-Grid Interface (VGI)" and "There Are a Lot of Different Ways to Value Stack an EV..."
The showcase at RE+ 2025 will also feature the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, the Fastport eQuad Prototype for last-mile deliveries, and additional home solutions like rooftop solar, heat pump water heaters, Emporia energy monitors, and home battery systems.
In addition, Honda's Honda Fuel Cell Power Generator, a scalable hydrogen power system capable of supplying up to 3 megawatts to facilities, will be on display. Mass production of the generator is planned for 2026.
ChargeScape's software is designed to integrate EVs seamlessly into existing electric grid networks and allow for flexible, incentive-based participation by consumers. However, no information is available in the provided search results about the companies collaborating to develop the ChargeScape software system for integrated use of electric vehicles in existing power grids.
Honda and Acura offer managed charging solutions with their current models, such as the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX, paired with 48-amp home charging stations and an Emporia app. The software calculates the lowest-cost time windows to charge based on a driver's routine and minimum battery requirements, with qualifying participants receiving incentives from their local utility.
The Fastport eQuad Prototype features pedal-by-wire assist and swappable batteries for last-mile deliveries, with first deliveries expected in late 2025. The Acura RSX Prototype previews Acura's first all-electric SUV based on Honda's new EV architecture, scheduled for arrival in 2026 with mobile energy storage functions.
The Virtual Power Plant concept could revolutionise the way we use and store energy, making our homes more sustainable and our grid networks more resilient. Stay tuned for more updates from RE+ 2025.
